Wiring is running through your residential or commercial building and they must be in perfect condition to ensure a safe environment. A lot of accidents take place due to faulty electrical wiring. Additionally, poor electrical services can cause equipment failure, loss of revenue in offices and even death. This is why it is crucial that you take electrical maintenance in London seriously and have some measures in place to inspect the wiring from time to time. At Builders London, we have a team of electricians ready to help you with all of your electrical problems. Continue reading to know the questions that you should be asking about electrical maintenance.
What methods are used for an electrical maintenance?
Our trained electricians will tell you that a thermal imaging inspection survey is recommended and this should form a part of your annual maintenance programme. A thermal imaging survey means capturing thermal pictures of electrical distribution equipment, such as MCB boards, fuse boards, control panels and switchboards. The photographs are analysed to find out faults which might have the potential to result in equipment failure or property damage.
However, this is not enough. All of your electrical safety devices must be maintained and properly operated to make sure that they are reliable. This even includes the main switch panel. For this, a complete shut down of power is required.
Who should carry out the inspection?
When it is about testing electrical equipment or the electrical distribution system, we recommend that you let the professionals handle it. The professional must be an electrician with the right qualifications and accreditations. There are safety and health risks associated with working on or even near electrical equipment. So, it is essential that whoever comes near electrical equipment must be qualified to do so. If you do not know any electrician, you can always count on Builders London’s team of electricians who are trained and licensed.
What are the advantages of the inspection?
Having a well-designed electrical maintenance programme helps in reducing occurrences of equipment failure. This ensures that your equipment lasts longer. Moreover, reactive maintenance costs are also reduced.
How often should you have your electrical equipment tested?
There is no specific timeline as such, but there are certain guidelines that professional electricians follow. For instance, electric drill and such other high-risk items are tested frequently. But, desktop computers that are sitting in a corner of an office are not tested that frequently. But, to make sure that your electrical distribution system and equipment are in good working condition, we would advise you to have an annual maintenance programme in place. This will help you to identify the problems from before and take necessary steps.
Should machines be unplugged for the inspection?
Yes, your machines must be unplugged so that electricians can carry out the inspection without any interruptions. All of the equipment must be unplugged and they will be plugged to a testing device.
How long does the inspection process last?
This varies as per the number of portable electrical devices you have in your building. If you only have a desktop and a printer, it will only take about ten to fifteen minutes. This is why you need to speak to us beforehand and tell us clearly about the electrical set-up in your building and the number of electrical items that you have. Our electricians will give you a timeline so that the inspection work does not interfere with your other commitments.
At Builders London, we always make sure that the electrical maintenance programme of our clients is always on point. We work with a team of licensed, trained and qualified electricians who are available around-the-clock. Our electricians are adept at rewiring or solving electrical issues. Irrespective of what your electrical issues are, we are here to offer help at competitive prices. You can also count on us for emergency situations.
Do you wish to know more about electrical maintenance? If so, do not hesitate to reach out to us. Based on your specific requirements, we will draft a maintenance plan for you and also take into consideration your budget for the same. Make sure to clearly tell us your specific needs.